Oregon Antigay Bakers' Case to Be Reviewed in Light of Supreme Court Ruling
So it begins: The Supreme Court orders a review of the discrimination finding against Aaron and Melissa Klein, who turned away a lesbian couple.
July 3, 2023
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So it begins: The Supreme Court orders a review of the discrimination finding against Aaron and Melissa Klein, who turned away a lesbian couple.
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